Alpine Chapels and Refuges

Explore the historical spiritual sites and high-altitude shelters of the Saint-Bon-Tarentaise region. This collection includes 17th-century Baroque chapels and remote refuges situated within or on the edge of the Vanoise National Park. These locations, ranging from the village-center heritage of Saint-Bon to the 2,417-meter Lacs Merlet, showcase the traditional architecture and mountaineering infrastructure of the French Alps.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

A 17th-century Baroque chapel in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise featuring a traditional regional bell tower and historical interior artwork.

Les 3 Vaches - Mise au Green

High-altitude alpine hut providing mountain accommodation and Wi-Fi access.

Refuge des lacs Merlet

Situated at 2,417 meters near the Merlet lakes, this is the highest refuge in the Courchevel area, located within the Vanoise National Park.

Refuge de Grand Plan

Alpine shelter located at an altitude of 2,300 meters on the edge of the Vanoise National Park.

Notre-Dame des Neiges

Small Christian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, located in the high-altitude terrain of the Tarentaise Valley.

Chapelle Sainte-Barbe

Religious shrine located in the Courchevel area, representing local mountain heritage.